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Experience the world of three generations of the Barnes family through the artifacts, art, and history that defined their lives.
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You won’t want to miss seeing this charming, unique, and original historic homestead. Take a guided tour through 17 rooms filled with art, antique furniture, and personal belongings from the Edwardian and Victorian Era. Admire the unique textiles in the museum’s collection, reflect on the super-speed at which technology has advanced, and enjoy the views of the historic garden through the fantastical conservatory known today as the Goblet Room.
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About Barnes Museum
Southington's past is perfectly preserved within the restored home of Bradley and Leila Barnes—known today as the Barnes Museum—, where guests can peruse 17 rooms filled with antique furniture and personal belongings dating back to 1836. There, guests may feel they've stepped back in time, whether they're admiring the lace dresses, top hats, and other fashions of the times, or perusing Captain Andrew Upson's Civil War letters to find examples of old-timey emoticons. Even the plants surrounding the house have became a historical collection of sorts. A local Eagle Scout recently recreated the house's gardens as they were in 1922, guided by an article published in Country Homes magazine.